AI is just software: Be wary of hype and doom
gerardsans · x · 2026-08-23
Gerard Sans argues that AI is just software and advises being wary of both the hype and doom merchants chasing attention. He describes current tech as boring and bland as a spreadsheet formula, useful only when specifically needed.
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